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Nikkei Asia
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Russia intensifies propaganda operations in Japan
Inserted among Sputnik Japan's posts are messages promoting favorable recognition of Russia's position regarding its invasion of Ukraine and related matters. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters and screenshot from "@sputnik_jp" account on X) RYO NAMIKI TOKYO -- The dissemination of posts on the Japanese X account of a media outlet affiliated with the Russian government more than tripled in number in 2024 compared with the previous year, an indication that Russia has been intensifying its information operations in Japan. Some posts appear to originate from Japan and contain disinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as friendly messages aimed at gaining followers.
Nikkei Asia
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Russia intensifies information operations in Japan
Inserted among Sputnik Japan's posts are messages promoting favorable recognition of Russia's position regarding its invasion of Ukraine and related matters. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters and screenshot from "@sputnik_jp" account on X) RYO NAMIKI TOKYO -- The dissemination of posts on the Japanese X account of a media outlet affiliated with the Russian government more than tripled in number in 2024 compared with the previous year, an indication that Russia has been intensifying its information operations in Japan. Some posts appear to originate from Japan and contain disinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as friendly messages aimed at gaining followers.
